The success of billion dollar companies can be attributed to a limited set of business models, including SAS (Software as a Service), transactional models, marketplaces, hard tech, usage-based, enterprise, advertising, e-commerce, and bio. Rather than creating new models, it is more beneficial to replicate and adapt one of these proven models for business success.
One of the most common topics that founders ask us about is pricing and monetization. In this talk, YC Group Partner Aaron Epstein outlines 9 different business models, and highlights lessons from top YC companies on how to best monetize and price your product.
Business Model Guide: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Gh-business-model-guide
Apply to Y Combinator: https://yc.link/SUS-apply
Work at a Startup: https://yc.link/SUS-jobs